Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R

Let's look more closely at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Hasselblad and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A7R (36MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A7R (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The X2D was announced 8 years later than the A7R and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X2D scores against the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are provided at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D provides outer dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the X2D vs the A7R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and A7R is 56 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and A7R.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X2D with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will offer you extra detail with its extra 64MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X2D should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.